Adrian Peterson knows just how Eddie Lacy is feeling

[TomM]

Could you imagine Peterson AND Rodgers in the backfield?  Wow!!!


Adrian Peterson knows just how Eddie Lacy is feeling
By Dan Hanzus
Around the League Writer
Published: Nov. 20, 2013 at 10:23 p.m. Updated: Nov. 21, 2013 at 08:48 a.m.

Life has gotten a lot harder for Eddie Lacy in the past couple weeks.

Running lanes have sealed up for the Green Bay Packers rookie in losses to the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants. It's no coincidence this has happened with quarterback Aaron Rodgers tethered to the sideline with a busted collarbone.

The Packers have faced seven or more defenders in the box nearly twice as often in the past two games, according to ESPN Stats & Information. That compared to the first eight games, when the opposition needed to contend with Rodgers and Green Bay's deadly air attack.

Adrian Peterson knows Lacy's feeling all too well. The Minnesota Vikings All-Pro has played with a collection of middling quarterbacks during his brilliant career, a reality that makes Peterson's incredible achievements even more impressive.

During a conference call with Wisconsin-area reporters Wednesday, Peterson talked about the difficulty of succeeding as a back when the opposing defense isn't showing respect for your team's vertical attack.

"Lacy, he had come in and helped their running game tremendously," said Peterson, whose Vikings head to Lambeau Field on Sunday. "But it shows with Aaron Rodgers not back there how big of a difference he makes and what he means to that offense. So that situation right there is a perfect one to look at."

Take a second and imagine what Peterson could do if he ever played with a quarterback of Rodgers' caliber. He would run for all the yards. All of them.

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[Handles II]

And Barry Sanders just laughs at both of these guys.

[TomM]

And Barry Sanders just laughs at both of these guys.

Good point...
Here are the QB's Sanders played with...
89 Gagliano
90 Peete
91 Kramer
92 Peete
93 Peete
94 Krieg
95 Mitchell
96 Mitchell
97 Mitchell
98 Batch

[harley]

Laughs about what 

2007 = Tarvaris Jackson (12) / Kelly Holcomb (3) / Brooks Bollinger
2008 = Gus Frerotte (11) / Tarvaris Jackson (5)
2009 = Brett Favre (16)
2010 = Brett Favre (13) / Tarvaris Jackson (1) / Joe Webb (2)
2011 = Donovan McNabb (6) / Christian Ponder (10)
2012 = Christian Ponder (16)
2013 = Christian Ponder (7) / Matt Cassel (2) / Josh Freeman (1)

Other then one good Favre year the rest are laughable

[TomM]

Laughs about what  

2007 = Tarvaris Jackson (12) / Kelly Holcomb (3) / Brooks Bollinger
2008 = Gus Frerotte (11) / Tarvaris Jackson (5)
2009 = Brett Favre (16)
2010 = Brett Favre (13) / Tarvaris Jackson (1) / Joe Webb (2)
2011 = Donovan McNabb (6) / Christian Ponder (10)
2012 = Christian Ponder (16)
2013 = Christian Ponder (7) / Matt Cassel (2) / Josh Freeman (1)

Other then one good Favre year the rest are laughable

Another good point!  
I guess, just having an outstanding running back can not lead you to the big trophy.

[bkraus]

It can when you couple it with a crippling defense, ie '85 Bears and Walter Payton.  McMahon wasn't that good of a quarterback.

[bigG]

I'd hate to forget about possibly the fastest receiver in history (Willie Gault). The run sure set him up; but that man had wings.

[Handles II]

Detroit at that time had barry sanders, and that was about it. No quarterback, receivers, or line (like his competition in running, emmit smith had in dallas). Detroit's D was also anemic. Peterson at least had SOME other team mates that could make big plays on one side of the ball or another.
This year, in particular, might be as close to a Sanders-ish team as peterson has had to deal with. I certainly wish him luck (though I'll always root against the Queens).

[Ghetto]

Willie Gault?